Civic Intelligence

Innovation Ohio

990 • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 27-4562062

Jan 01, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025

Organization Profilewww.innovationohio.org
341 South Third Street STE 300Columbus, OH 43215

(937) 245-1232

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

61st percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

91st percentile

1.11x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

1st percentile

-1511%

Higher net margin than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

96th percentile

$167,187

Higher top officer pay than 96% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 648.4% of source-year revenue.

2025 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

3rd percentile

-38%

Faster asset growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

1st percentile

-98%

Faster revenue growth than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets61st percentile

Assets

Down

$757,056

Down $473,768 (-38%) from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$728,316

Down $389,547 (-35%) from 2024

Liabilities

Down

$28,740

Down $84,221 (-75%) from 2024

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue91st percentileNet Margin1st percentile

Revenue

Down

$25,785

Down $1,640,888 (-98%) from 2024

Expenses

Down

$415,332

Down $773,461 (-65%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$389,547

Down $867,427 (-182%) from 2024

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth3rd percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2012: $345,109Liabilities 2012: $162,518Net Assets 2012: $182,5912012Assets 2014: $890,526Liabilities 2014: $516,108Net Assets 2014: $374,4182014Assets 2015: $955,885Liabilities 2015: $524,695Net Assets 2015: $431,1902015Assets 2016: $552,520Liabilities 2016: $4,039Net Assets 2016: $548,4812016Assets 2017: $681,289Liabilities 2017: $2,903Net Assets 2017: $678,3862017Assets 2018: $656,367Liabilities 2018: $8,949Net Assets 2018: $647,4182018Assets 2019: $833,867Liabilities 2019: $1,330Net Assets 2019: $832,5372019Assets 2020: $541,897Liabilities 2020: $1,707Net Assets 2020: $540,1902020Assets 2021: $364,694Liabilities 2021: $3,056Net Assets 2021: $361,6382021Assets 2022: $339,956Liabilities 2022: $3,847Net Assets 2022: $336,1092022Assets 2024: $1,230,824Liabilities 2024: $112,961Net Assets 2024: $1,117,8632024Assets 2025: $757,056Liabilities 2025: $28,740Net Assets 2025: $728,3162025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$757,056
Liabilities$28,740
Net Assets$728,316
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth1st percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2012: $356,9742012Revenue 2014: $226,591Expenses 2014: $181,447Net Income 2014: $45,1442014Revenue 2015: $262,370Expenses 2015: $205,598Net Income 2015: $56,7722015Revenue 2016: $362,812Expenses 2016: $245,521Net Income 2016: $117,2912016Revenue 2017: $401,465Expenses 2017: $271,560Net Income 2017: $129,9052017Revenue 2018: $280,106Expenses 2018: $311,074Net Income 2018: -$30,9682018Revenue 2019: $581,800Expenses 2019: $396,681Net Income 2019: $185,1192019Revenue 2020: $208,069Expenses 2020: $500,416Net Income 2020: -$292,3472020Revenue 2021: $449,143Expenses 2021: $627,695Net Income 2021: -$178,5522021Revenue 2022: $777,902Expenses 2022: $803,431Net Income 2022: -$25,5292022Revenue 2024: $1,666,673Expenses 2024: $1,188,793Net Income 2024: $477,8802024Revenue 2025: $25,785Expenses 2025: $415,332Net Income 2025: -$389,5472025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$25,785
Expenses$415,332
Net Income-$389,547
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Mar 23, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.0
Gross Receipts
$25,785
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Innovation Ohio is a catalyst for progressive policy and grassroots activity that improves the lives of Ohios working families.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$1,117,863$728,316▼ $389,547
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,029,722$352,687▼ $677,035
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$5,490$6,074▲ $584
Investments Other Securities$100$100→ $0
Total Assets$1,230,824$757,056▼ $473,768
Other Assets Total$195,512$398,195▲ $202,683
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$108,383--
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$4,578$28,740▲ $24,162
Total Liabilities$112,961$28,740▼ $84,221
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,117,863$728,316▼ $389,547
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,230,824$757,056▼ $473,768

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$6,074$5,499-
Other Assets Org$197,990--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay96th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Desiree TimsCEOPT$85,192$6,703$91,895

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Keary McCarthyBoard Chair
Alan BannisterBoard Member
Brewster RhoadsBoard Member
Elisabeth HireBoard Member
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$25,785
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$25,785
Change in Net Assets
$-389,547
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$262,883
Other Expenses$152,449
Total Fundraising Expense$18,538
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$116,726$13,732$6,867$137,325
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$72,413$8,519$4,260$85,192
Fees for Services Other$60,103$7,071$3,535$70,709
Other Employee Benefits-$23,549-$23,549
Other Expenses$19,267$5,849-$19,267
Payroll Taxes$14,295$1,682$840$16,817
Travel$16,161--$16,161
Office Expenses$3,036$5,721$3,036$11,793
Fees for Services Accounting-$8,047-$8,047
Advertising$6,880--$6,880
Occupancy-$5,537-$5,537
Conferences and Meetings$2,820--$2,820
Depreciation Depletion-$1,793-$1,793
Insurance-$1,479-$1,479
Total Functional Expenses$311,701$85,093$18,538$415,332
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“The form 990 was reviewed by certain members of the governing body prior to being filed.”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

“All officers, directors and key employees sign a notice and acknowledgement of conflict of interest policy.”

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A

“The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors regularly reviews and fixes the compensation of the CEO.”

Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15B

“Compensation for other officers and employees are determined by the CEO, subject to the review of the Board of Directors.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“The governing documents are maintained at the place of business and are available upon request.”

Compensation reported on part-year basis from related organization Part VII columns D E or F

“PART VII, SECTION A, LINE 3 - The officers who receive compensation perform services for the organization (Innovation Ohio) as well as Innovation Ohio Education Fund (a 501(c)(3))and Battleground Research (C-Corporation). Innovation Ohio Education Fund acts as paymaster for all three related entities. Each organization, however, pays its allocable share of each individuals compensation, based on hours worked for each organization.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Innovation Ohio
EIN
27-4562062
In Care Of
% Michael McGovern
Phone
9372451232
Address
341 South Third Street STE 300, Columbus, OH 43215

Signing Officer

Name
Michael Mcgovern
Title
President and CEO
Phone
9372451232
Signed
2026-03-23
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Keary McCarthy
Formed
2011
Legal Domicile
Oh
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Saloom Consulting Ltd
Address
PO Box 2040, Westerville, OH 43086-2040
Preparer
Joe Saloom
Phone
6143420272
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11G

“Other fees consists of payments made to contractors for services related to the tax-exempt purpose of the organization.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The governing documents are maintained at the place of business and are available upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5PART VII, SECTION A, LINE 3 - The officers who receive compensation perform services for the organization (Innovation Ohio) as well as Innovation Ohio Education Fund (a 501(c)(3))and Battleground Research (C-Corporation). Innovation Ohio Education Fund acts as paymaster for all three related entities. Each organization, however, pays its allocable share of each individuals compensation, based on hours worked for each organization.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6Other fees consists of payments made to contractors for services related to the tax-exempt purpose of the organization.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Compensation reported on part-year basis from related organization Part VII columns D E or F
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2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$757,056
Liabilities
$28,740
Net assets
$728,316
Revenue
$25,785
Expenses
$415,332
Net income
-$389,547
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.76$0.03$0.73$0.03$0.42$0.39
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.23$0.11$1.12$1.67$1.19$0.48
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.34$0.00$0.34$0.78$0.80$0.03
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.36$0.00$0.36$0.45$0.63$0.18
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.54$0.00$0.54$0.21$0.50$0.29
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.83$0.00$0.83$0.58$0.40$0.19
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.66$0.01$0.65$0.28$0.31$0.03
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.68$0.00$0.68$0.40$0.27$0.13
2016Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.55$0.00$0.55$0.36$0.25$0.12
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.96$0.52$0.43$0.26$0.21$0.06
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.89$0.52$0.37$0.23$0.18$0.05
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.35$0.16$0.18$0.36